Description
This Delicious Green Goddess Salad is a vibrant and creamy herb-packed salad featuring finely chopped green cabbage and fresh green vegetables tossed with a zesty, creamy dressing made from fresh basil, spinach, nuts, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect as a refreshing, nutrient-rich vegetarian meal or side dish, it combines fresh veggies, healthy fats, and a hint of tang, making it a wholesome, flavorful option for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Salad Base
- 3 cups finely chopped green cabbage
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 cup walnuts or cashews, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dressing
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup walnuts or cashews for dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine the finely chopped green cabbage, cucumber, celery, green onions, chopped spinach, fresh chives, finely chopped nuts, and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss gently to mix all ingredients evenly, ensuring the salad base is well combined.
- Make the Dressing: Add fresh basil leaves, fresh spinach leaves, a clove of garlic, lemon juice, rice vinegar, olive oil, nutritional yeast, nuts, salt, and black pepper into a blender or food processor.
- Blend Dressing: Blend the dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to fully incorporate all ingredients for a rich, herbaceous dressing.
- Combine Dressing and Salad: Pour the freshly blended dressing over the chopped salad mixture in the large bowl.
- Toss Salad: Toss everything together gently but thoroughly to ensure all the vegetables and salad ingredients are well coated with the creamy dressing.
- Rest and Serve: Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and create a harmonious taste experience.
Notes
- For best results, chop the vegetables very finely to ensure the dressing coats every bite evenly.
- You can add avocado for creaminess and healthy fats.
- For additional protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
